One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

The one-time office of the architectural firm that ushered in the Gilded Age is now a Club Monaco.

A 19th-century politician who died after walking home in a blizzard is honored with this Manhattan statue.

This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.

This dilapidated castle-like structure overlooks the Hudson River at one of its widest points and was once home to nuns.

A modest walled graveyard where nobody is actually buried.

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic's missed arrival.

Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue was made on landfill then deliberately destroyed — apart from one small, obscure block.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The mosaic Star of David at the front of this store hints that it's no ordinary Italian grocer.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

This giant rock arrived at this quiet park thousands of years ago on the back of a massive glacier.

One of the earliest bowling lanes in the U.S. doubled as a sewing school during a time when women had little job opportunity.

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

A museum dedicated Germany's favorite drink and most well-known festival.

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.